Products in Specialty Coatings: Wetting Agent

EBECRYL® 331 is a wetting and dispersing agent designed for use in both solvent-free and solvent-containing UV systems. Functioning as a low molecular weight additive, it actively deflocculates and stabilizes pigments through electrical charging at the pigment surface. The high wetting power of EBECRYL® 331 enables the formulation of coatings and inks with elevated gloss and improved color strength. Additionally, it effectively prevents the settling of pigments and extenders, contributing to good leveling properties in the final product. This dispersant and wetting agent belong to the chemical family of bentonite and is applied in various end uses such as radiation-curable coatings, screen printing inks, inkjet inks, flexography inks, and gravure inks. It is labeled as VOC-free and Bisphenol A-free.

ADDITOL® XL 6577 is a solvent-borne coating additive, boasting features such as high sagging resistance, high pigment loading, and a glossy finish. Notably, it aligns with labeling claims of being organotin-free and tin-free. This additive finds diverse applications, including automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, decorative paints, coil coatings, industrial coatings, and metal coatings. Its multifunctional characteristics make it a versatile choice for various coating needs.

ADDITOL® XL 270, a liquid powerhouse, serves as a wetting agent, rheology modifier, and thickener. Proudly claiming to be tin-free, bio-based, and APEO-free, this product is tailored for solventless and high-solids coating and solvent-borne coating applications. With special properties that prevent pigment sedimentation, enhance pigment-wetting during dispersion, and prevent pigment from floating in mixtures, ADDITOL® XL 270 is a comprehensive solution. It reduces the tendency to flow off, improving the coverage of edges in many paint systems.

ADDITOL® XW 6580 is a leveling and substrate wetting agent formulated with a polyether-modified siloxane, suitable for both waterborne and solvent-borne paint systems. This additive is designed to reduce surface tension effectively, leading to improved substrate wetting and leveling, without contributing to foam stabilization. It is labeled as tin-free, monomer-free, and APEO-free. ADDITOL® XW 6580 offers features such as circulation stability, wet-on-wet properties, multi-substrate adhesion, improved edge coverage, low film thickness, improved long-wave reduction, and reduced surface preparation. It finds applications in solvent-borne coatings, clearcoats, and waterborne coatings.

ADDITOL® XL 204 is a versatile solution designed to function as a dispersant, wetting agent, and anti-floating agent. With claims of being NMP-free, APEO-free, and tin-free, this product stands out for its exceptional features, including high film thickness, circulation stability, high gloss, wet-on-wet properties, good metal flake orientation, high pigment loading, and low pigment flotation. Its special properties, such as achieving high pigment loading without an increase in viscosity and reducing dispersing time, make it a valuable choice.

ADDITOL® XL 255 N, a proficient dispersant and wetting agent, elevates coatings in solvent-borne, solventless, and high-solids formulations. ADDITOL® XL 255 N proudly claims to be APEO-free, bio-based, and tin-free. Its special properties include reducing flocculation with common organic and inorganic pigments, enhancing color strength and gloss in air drying, and stoving paint systems. With its effective wetting and dispersing capabilities, ADDITOL® XL 255 N not only shortens pigment grinding time but also prevents the settling of pigments and extenders.

ADDITOL® XL 6521 is a high molecular wetting and dispersing agent with cationic characteristics, specially formulated for carbon black and organic pigments. It functions as a dispersant and wetting agent in various applications, including solventborne coatings, solventless and high-solids coatings, and inkjet inks. With labeling claims of being APEO-free and monomer-free, this agent ensures good color stability, high gloss, high pigment loading, and low pigment floatation in the end product.

EBECRYL® 350, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a versatile radiation-curable liquid designed for the automotive and transportation, industrial, and paints and coatings markets. With labeling claims including bisphenol A-free, low-carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free, it meets stringent environmental standards. This cloudy liquid offers a range of application methods, such as curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller coating, and slot-die. Compatible with various substrates, including metal, paper, plastics, and wood, EBECRYL® 350 provides a clear and durable finish, making it suitable for automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, and various specialty coatings.

ADDITOL® VXW 6503 N is a leveling and substrate wetting agent formulated with a polyether-modified polysiloxane, designed for waterborne paint systems. It effectively reduces surface tension, enhancing substrate wetting and leveling in the absence of foam stabilization. Notably, ADDITOL® VXW 6503 N maintains surface slip and does not impact recoatability. This formulation delivers improved performance in waterborne paint applications, making it a valuable addition for achieving optimal wetting and leveling characteristics without compromising other essential properties.

ADDITOL® XW 390 serves as a silicone-free flow and wetting agent designed for waterborne coating systems. It effectively prevents flow defects in various waterborne coatings and enhances substrate wetting. This APEO-free, formaldehyde-free, and tin-free formulation is compatible with epoxies (EP). Noteworthy features include improved edge coverage, long wave reduction, wet-on-wet properties, short wave reduction, and low migration. Widely applicable, it finds use in enamel, waterborne coating, and epoxy coating applications.

ADDITOL® XL 250, a dynamic dispersant and wetting agent, stands out with its versatile applications in solventborne and waterborne coating formulations. This product proudly claims to be APEO-free, bio-based, and tin-free. Its special properties include reducing dispersing time, enhancing gloss and leveling, and effective compatibility with all pigments used in air drying and stoving solvent-borne paints, as well as water-dilutable paint systems.

ADDITOL® XL 6514/80, a powerful dispersant and wetting agent, is crafted to excel in both solventless and high-solids coating and solventborne coating applications. ADDITOL® XL 6514/80 proudly claims to be tin-free, bio-based, and APEO-free, ensuring environmental compatibility and performance. Tailored for use in the automotive and transportation sectors, ADDITOL® XL 6514/80 finds its applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish formulations.

ADDITOL® XW 330, a specialized dispersant and wetting agent, is formulated to excel in aqueous systems. Proudly APEO-free, tin-free, and solvent-free, ADDITOL® XW 330 exhibits environmental compatibility. With special properties as a wetting and dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and extenders, as well as the ability to stabilize emulsion paints and prevent thickening, ADDITOL® XW 330 offers a versatile solution. Notably, it is specifically designed for use in non-glossy emulsion paints. For applications requiring silky and high-gloss emulsion paints, ADDITOL® VXW 6200 is recommended. The distinguishing features of ADDITOL® XW 330 make it a valuable choice for achieving optimal results in various non-glossy emulsion paint formulations.

ADDAPT BioWet 45 is a solvent free, ready biodegradable wetting/leveling agent for aqueous systems such as cleaning agents and coatings/lacquers on glass substrates. ADDAPT BioWet 45 exhibits good dynamic and static surface tension values. A blend of PolyAlkylene Glycols and Polyhydroxy - Amide. The ingredients are EINECS registered.